Lovepuke by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by	Feather Shaw
Opens:	Thursday 17th May 2012
Until:	Saturday 26th May 2012
Bookings open:	Thursday 3rd May 2012
Lovepuke (written in 1993) is a hysterical take on the state of love and relationships in the contemporary urban setup. Lovepuke, by definition, is a rancid and fake form of affection. The play follows its characters in their desperate bid to find true love. The story is told from the perspective of Glen, a singleton who is extremely cynical about the whole love thing and boarders on misanthropic. Glen is the mouthpiece for Sarkies’ commentary on the subject of love, and from here he introduces the other characters; sickened and disgusted by their various shades of lust and love.
Cast:
Glen :	Fraser Jackson
Hermione :	Dell Mcleod
Kevin :	Luke Agnew
Louise :	Anna Parsons
Ivan :	Brook Bray
Janice :	Rachel Marriott
Marissa :	Sofie Welvaert
Nathan :	George Wallace
Reviews
Kimberley Buchan (Theatreview)

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